Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Vietnam and the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam with powerful winds and heavy rain, resulting in at least five fatalities and extensive damage to thousands of homes before weakening into a tropical storm. The storm caused severe flooding, especially in the central provinces of Vietnam.
In the Philippines, the typhoon’s impact was even deadlier, with at least 188 people reported dead. The affected areas suffered widespread destruction, including damaged buildings and homes.
Climate Impact on Southeast Asia Storms
Scientists highlight that a warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall in Southeast Asia, causing typhoons and floods to occur more frequently and with greater severity.
Scientists warn that a warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall across Southeast Asia, making floods and typhoons increasingly destructive and frequent.
Visual Documentation of Damage
Photos from the Malacanang Presidential Communications Office show damaged homes near Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, while residents mourn their losses in Bacayan, Cebu. In Vietnam, damaged structures block roads in Dak Lak Province, reflecting the storm’s destructive force.
Notable Photographs:
- Damaged homes beside Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, central Philippines
- Relatives mourning with coffins in Bacayan, Cebu Province
- Blocked roads in Dak Lak, Vietnam due to damaged buildings
- Houses damaged along a river in Bacayan, Cebu Province
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Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi caused deadly floods and widespread destruction in Vietnam and the Philippines, underscoring the growing threat of extreme weather events linked to climate change.
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